Understanding the Zeeman Effect Interaction

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Homework Statement



When is Zeeman effect interaction 0?

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I was thinking that when l=0, then Zeeman effect interaction should be 0 because when l =0, we only have ml = 0. So, zeeman effect interaction should be zero.
I haven't understood this whole thing, so, I am not sure.
 
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It depends on magnetic field (B).
 
for B = 0 since, del E = [tex]\mu[/tex]B * ml * B

actually, I think I didn't write the whole question. So, I am sorry for that, the question was for what values of the orbital angular momentum is the Zeeman effect zero. So, my first answer is correct. thanks for the help =)